Dynamic shift needed on housing
We have a national crisis with a lack of affordable housing across Australia. Chris Simpson, Democrats spokesperson on Housing Affordability Attempts by government to address this issue have been underfunded, …
Red-ragging China on Anzac Day
It is reckless and damaging to Australia’s reputation and interests internationally for the Government to be again ramping up the rhetoric of war. Elana Mitchell, Democrats spokesperson for Foreign Affairs …
Ignoring the lessons from Ukraine
The government and the ALP continue to turn a blind eye to the military lessons from the Ukraine conflict.
What’s there for aged care?
In 2021 the Federal budget included big-spending promises for the Aged Care industry – an extra $17.7 billion over five years, or roughly $3.5 billion a year. Suzanne Rogers, Democrats …
Russian diplomats should be expelled
The appalling crimes against humanity by Russia in Ukraine call for every available sanction Australia can muster. Elana Mitchell, Democrats Foreign Affairs spokesperson. It beggars belief that the Foreign Minister, …
What motivated the release of refugees? The possibility of an election loss …
Democrats refugee spokesperson, Chris Simpson: Imagine being incarcerated for nine years for nothing more than seeking a better life. Imagine being locked up at 24 years of age and finally …
On climate-security risks, Australia missing in action
Former leaders of our defence forces are today calling it out – climate change now represents the greatest threat to the future and security of Australians. Our earth is already …
Cut fuel excise – or solve the problem?
With the price of unleaded petrol now over $2 per litre, the government is signaling a cut in fuel excise but this is no solution to higher prices or reducing …
Unwilling to act and ill-prepared for consequences
Relentless floods in Qld and NSW, disastrous bushfires before them, and the never-ending Covid pandemic have exposed government complacency and unpreparedness. The Prime Minister says the floods in NSW and …
Australia’s defences in the new world disorder
What are the defence implications of the Ukraine invasion for Australia – especially in the next few years?